Ponding is the investigation of ponds to gain an understanding of it’s ecology. The plants, animals and water is observed and monitored over a season. We recently went Summer Ponding and the experience was amazing. There wasn’t much happening on the surface of the water, but we were excited to see pond life in the algae covered rocks, pond scum,…
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Frogs belong to the animal group named Amphibians which means two-lives. We found the amphibian metamorphosis from tadpole to frog intriguing. There were so many variations between them. Tadpoles: have gills to breathe through. are herbivores which eat algae. live under water. have no arms or legs. Frogs: live on land near water as adults. breathe through their permeable skin….
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Spotted Grass Frogs or Marsh Frogs can be found from North Queensland to Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. They live within forests, woodlands and grasslands. What’s really interesting about these frogs is that their calls differ. The northern Spotted Grass Frogs have a machine gun “kuk kuk kuk,” while the southern frogs have a sharp, single “click” call. The…
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Amphibians Spotted Grass Frogs Amphibian Metamorphosis Birds Jacky Winter Bush Tucker ***NEW*** Kangaroo Apple Insects Bees Lizards Blue-Tongue Lizards Ponding Summer Ponding Trees The Ecology…
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Trees provide food and shelter to many living things and summer is the best time to observe the ecosystem of a tree. Adopt a tree for the year and watch as the seasonal cycles change and animals, birds and insects come and go. Deciduous trees are wonderful to watch through the seasons, but if you’re in the tropics, choose an…
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Nature Study Resources Nature Study Planner Autumn Nature Study Planner 2 Winter Notebook Pages Backyard Vintage Notebook Collection Kinda Backyard Minibeast Beetles Kinda Backyard Minibeast Snails Kinda Backyard Vintage Frog Kinda Backyard Vintage Lizard Kinda Backyard Vintage Spider Kinda Backyard Winter Tree Kinda Backyard Vintage Flower Kinda Primary Backyard Minibeast Ants Primary Backyard Minibeast Beetles Primary Primary Vintage…
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Blue-tongue lizards love to bake in the sun during the summer months and it’s likely you’ll bump into one on your wanderings. We studied the lizard in Week 2 of the Australian Nature Study Guide and one thing I found interesting, was that they give birth to their young, unlike most lizards which lay eggs. Another interesting fact, was the…
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Bees are complex and facinating creatures which are vital for our survival. They pollinate our vegetable plants, fruit trees and grains. Every year, Apiarists, bring their honeybees to pollinate our grains and fodder crops on the farm. Beekeepers also know which plants and trees are flowering through the seasons and move their hives accordingly. Australia has it’s own unique native…
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We’re visiting four home educators to observe how nature is studied within their homes. Today, we visit Tracey from Wild Heart Homeschool in WA. My husband and I have always loved being out in nature. As often as we could (before children), we’d pack up the 4wd Ute and set off on a nature expedition. We’d spend days, sometimes weeks…
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This year we decided to create Phenology Wheels. To be honest with you until a few weeks ago I didn’t even know what they were. But, when I saw my first one, I fell in love. Phenology is the study of plant and animal cycles, and what an amazing way to record these natural cycles in a beautifully illustrated wheel….
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My boys do NOT like journaling! They do not like ‘Nature Study!’ If I use the words ‘a learning experience’ they will run the other way! BUT if I suggest we put the books aside for the day and go fishing, then I have their attention! Now before you think, what has fishing to do with nature study? Can I…
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